Top 10 Games on the First Friday Night of the 2026 Season
Now that it's August, we can officially get excited for the Week 1 slate!
Measurements
- Height:6'3
- Weight:250 LBS
Links & Media
Schools of Interest
Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (offered)
Tarleton Texans (offered)
Braden Smith
DCTF Star Rating
Offensive Guard
Franklin Lions, Class of 2024
Status: Verbal Commit
- State Rank:NR
- Position Rank:NR
State 7-on-7 Explained: What It Is, How It Works and Why It Matters
The 2026 Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament kicks off Thursday in College Station. Dave Campbell's Texas Football editor-in-chief Greg Tepper explains why it matters.
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Top 10 Non-District Games in 2026: 4A and 3A
It may be June, but we're already daydreaming about these early-season showdowns.
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The 2026 Texas High School Football Program Rankings
Every UIL Texas high school football program, ranked.
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What are the Best Programs in Texas High School Football?
All about Dave Campbell's Texas Football's 2026 6-Year TXHSFB Program Rankings, a comprehensive measure of every UIL Texas high school football program.
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